Miami Township is one of fourteen

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in Cass County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,292.

History

Miami Township was organized in 1831. It was named after the

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who once inhabited the area.

Geography

Miami Township covers an area of ; (1.38 percent) of this is water.

Unincorporated towns

* Danes * Lewisburg * Miami Bend * New Waverly * Old Adamsboro (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Adams (north) * Jefferson Township, Miami County (northeast) * Peru Township, Miami County (east) *

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Ever Rest Memorial Gardens, Miami, Mount Calvary and Williams.

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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